A lot depends on traction, both the pavement/dirt/etc and your tires
Camp grounds that need low range, generally, does not have that great
of traction (pavement/dirt) that I've come across
Yes, a short distance on good traction (pavement/dirt & tires) can
twist your drive shafts, axle shafts and even destroy your transfer
case...of course also dependent on how much throttle you give it
In the old days with front locking hubs...I just didn't lock them and
knew enough to give it too much throttle, but with today's demand for
'convenience'...dash push button 4x4 and no longer has front axle
hubs...so can not easily do that without a kit to disconnect the
front diff
Speed, distance, traction and throttle amount are the keys to managing
this.
For those who do NOT believe...take your 4x4 out to a large parking
lot with good pavement. Turn on your 4x4, low range and
LOCKED.
Turn your steering wheel all the way to one side and touch the bump
stops
Then drive it in a circle. It will NOT go more than one or two circles
It will bind and is the twisting force trying to twist your drive
shaft and axle shafts...unless yours has a 3rd member (diff)
BE WARNED, YOU WILL BREAK STUFF IF YOU GIVE IT TOO MUCH
THROTTLE AND/OR GO MORE THAN THAT ONE OR TWO CIRCLES
This topic has been discussed and the picture of the different
radius the tires must travel will inform those who don't know what
the OP is talking about
Towing RV with AWD vs 4wheel
